There arent enough places that really know how to make short hair look great. Its not about an even cut. Its about paying attention to the head youre working with. That said, this place will give you an amazing cut in a relaxed, friendly, classic barber shop atmosphere. I totally suggest Gerric as your barber but regardless, you wont be disappointed. Oh, and be nice to Ms June at the front door and shell give you an unforgettable smile!

Jerric is the best barber in DC! Highly recommend.

I just had my 3rd cut at Signature, all from different stylists, all excellent cuts. I started going there after being a customer of the Connecticut Ave. Hair Cuttery for over 20 years before they closed down. Im glad to count myself as a Signature customer now. Good service, good people and a really nice neighborhood vibe.

Lee gives a great haircut. Price-point is a bit high. Other barbers are fine.

I have given this place two attempts and both were absolutely horrendous. First you’ll make an appointment with a specific barber and you’ll walk in and get told they aren’t there, it’s always the same 1-2 barbers that you have left. Why even give the option to choose ?? AC is always broken, feels like a sauna in there. Both times I asked for a fade hard part neck clean up (literally the regular cut $50 that includes all of that plus towel) barbers do not know how to use the straight razor so they don’t do it and take about 10 minutes instead of 40 and rush you out. You still get charged the $50 even though they did none of the services. Avoid this place at all costs.

Avoid Chanelle who is at the first chair on the left unless you are bald. She cut my hair on 6/14/21 and pandered about how covid was tough, she’s broke and her birthday is coming up but she doesn’t want to do anything for it because it’s so much effort and money because her male twin counterpart doesn’t contribute. As a new transplant to the city who is couch surfing and working odd jobs until I get settled in I was able to sympathize with her. We talked about me getting the haircut so I could go apply for jobs and look professional. The basic men’s haircut of a #2 on the sides and faded up to a bit longer on top was my request. No fade up was done, maybe she didn’t hear me. $50 haircut that took her 15 minutes, dang this city is expensive. I still tried to do the right thing in these times and added a $15 tip. The following morning I noticed a spot on the left side that didn’t get trimmed even with the rest. No big deal, I’m staying 2 blocks away, I’ll just walk over and request it be touched up. She’s there, I wait, explain why I’m back, remind her we did a #2 on the sides, she agrees to fix it, does the buzzer trim then proceeds to trim with scissors to make sure it is short enough. She asks me if it’s ok and I respond by saying I don’t have my glasses but as long as it’s even with the other side we are all good. She tells me it is and I head back to where I’m staying. Once I can get a good look I see that she didn’t bother to actually even things out and just cut it shorter to the point where it’s just as noticeable as the first issue she created by being lazy. To me this is unacceptable and especially at the price paid. I go back and sternly demand a refund, it’s only myself the woman working the register and the woman who cut my hair. She proceeded to give me attitude, called me disrespectful for calling her out and tried to push the blame onto me for not checking before I left both times. What’s disrespectful in my eyes is pandering, doing a bad job, not caring to actually make it right when confronted and blaming the customer for not making sure she did her job correctly.The woman on the register was very kind and handled the refund professionally, the man who answered the phone and was on the register the first day was also very professional.

Genuinely the worst hair cut I’ve ever gotten. I even gave the barber a photo for reference and it was still a mess. Overpriced, unprofessional, and poorly done.PLEASE go somewhere else.

I went to Signature Cuts on March 18th, 2021 and they did me very well. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by a very nice lady with a smile that you can see through her mask to the end of your cut. This LGBT friendly black owned barbershop is one that I definately recommend! Although it is a bit on the pricey side for non-city folks it is well worth every penny and keeps the old school barbershop feel before Sports Clips and Great Clips became major chains. This barbershop really reminded me of getting my haircut back home and where the most inspiration in my life started. I 15/10 recommend this barbershop especially for their 15% Military discount. The nice lady at the register is fairly enthusiastic when it comes to giving military personnel their 15% off. Are you LGBT? Are you military? Stop by Signature Cuts and get your haircut today!

My stylist was amazing and the whole vibe felt like being back at home. I really enjoyed my experience there!

Amazing quality of work and everyone was extremely friendly

I went in on a Monday right when they opened at 12pm and Rick was there to greet me and unlock the door. My haircut was perfect but I’m writing this review because my conversation with Rick was insightful and made for a great experience. Thank you for being you Rick!

Saw your video from the herald this morning and sending you big love from another barber in Oregon during these times and wishing your business all of the best! I know the value of a good review online these days and you deserve it.

I just paid 30 dollars for a hairline that was so crooked he couldn’t fix it. He looked just as surprised as me. Overpriced and horrible shapeup. Honestly I shouldn’t have paid, I would really like a refund.

Went in for the Executive Cut and Baby Face Shave which both include hot towel and straight razor. The barber lined me up with a buzzer and was like okay you’re good to go and when I pointed out I paid for a straight razor shave he caught an attitude. On top of that I asked for a straight line up on my beard and he screwed up both sides made them uneven and at the beard line at the bottom of my neck looks like a Congressional district. The worst part is it cost $100. Avoid this place, there are better and cheaper places in DC.

Always a great experience. Nice cut and razor cleanup.

Ricky is great. Good barber and will give you a good cut.

I think this place has some of the most talented barbers and grooming experts in the city. Whether youre looking for a fresh shape up or a close shave, these guys (and gals) know how to keep you looking your best. They even sell a small selection of grooming products, especially for the aspiring or expert level beardsmiths (get the Lure Zone Beard Oil). Theyre not your typical stuffy grooming lounge, where you can only get in by appointment. You can schedule a time or just drop in and someone will take care of you.

I’ve been coming to Signature Cuts and Shaves for almost 2 years now. I show up today at 12pm for my appointment and had to wait outside because the shop wasn’t open yet (not the first time this has happened).I waited for 20 minutes for my barber to show up after the shop opened late. Once someone finally got a hold of him, he claimed the appointment never showed on his calendar and wouldn’t be to the shop for a while. I booked this appointment several days in advance and got multiple notifications reminding me of my appointment. I find it unlikely he didn’t get the reminder of the appointment.Thankfully someone else was there to cut my hair but I was still very frustrated that it wasn’t being done by the person who has been cutting it for almost a year. For the prices this barber shop is charging, the service should be much better. My barber should show up and be on time for his appointment. I shouldn’t have to wait outside because people working there can’t show up to open the shop on time. My barber who I’ve been giving generous tips for for over a year now should have called and apologized.After being loyal to this place for 2 years, I’ll be moving my business elsewhere after today’s experience.

Just moved back to the area and desperately needed to cut my hair before I started my new job. Jeff, along with the rest of the staff, was incredible. He gave me a smooth, clean cut that looks fantastic. Can’t imagine getting my hair cut anywhere else in the DMV

Great experience as always. I was a little nervous because my normal barber was not available, but the substitute was just as great. Everyone wore mask and social distancing was practiced.

Signature Cuts is a fantastic barbershop!!! Rick is an amazing barber and will have you with a great cut in a flash :) Definitely recommend!

Great shop, great area

Excellent haircut!

I love my barber

Book ahead for a easy in and out appointment. CeeCee was great very professional, highly recommend this shop.

Great customers service and my barber knew how trimmed my goatee it look clean and makes me feel and look younger.... Thank you so much!!!!?

Jamal is a talented Barber with a funny personality. This place is amazing. I’ve been there twice and both times it was solid. Thanks guys.

Wow did I just pay $72 for a haircut I could have gotten anywhere else in the world for $25? Still in shock a bit. The place looks nice and the people are friendly but its like paying triple for the same gas you can get across the street for a fraction of the price; Makes no sense.

Made an appointment with Julian, got 2 texts and an email confirming my appointment so I figured everything was set up. I got to the barber and all the barbers stared at me and asked if I had an appointment. When I said yes and with Julian they said he wasn’t there and wouldn’t be there so one of the barbers pointed to the lady who was behind the cash register. I didn’t see her barber certificate so I was already concerned. She asked me “how short?” Which made me want to get up and run. Big red flag. I showed her pictures of what I wanted and gave her special instructions, she immediately put the clippers on my head and cut it too short on the sides. The shop as a whole was a mess, the sinks were filled with towels and other things you might find in a barber shop while most of the drawers were broken or filled at each station.Upon getting home and running my hands through my hair I found she cut it unevenly all the way around. For $50 I felt completely ripped off— I’ve heard of better experiences from super cuts for half the price. I was asked to pay in cash as well, even though they have a card reader and square cash iPad set up.I never review places but I feel like I need to warn everyone I know to stay away from this place. There are much better barbers/sanitary shops in DC.

Jamel is one of the best barbers out there. He takes his time with attention to detail and listens to exactly what kind of haircut you’re looking for.Ask for him if you want a fantastic cut!

This was my first trip to Signature Cuts and Shaves. I scheduled an appointment with Julian, and showed up 10 minutes before my appointment was set to begin. When I walked up, I told two barbers outside that I had an appointment with Julian, with they responded to with confusion, saying that I should talk to the woman at the front desk. This woman gestured to a man (who I learned to be Khoi after my appointment by visiting the website) and said “he can help you.” No one explained who Julian was or why he wasn’t cutting my hair.When I was seated, Khoi asked how I wanted my hair cut. I haven’t had it cut in a few months, so I asked him for his input on what would look good. He just said “okay” and began getting his tools out, which made me fear that he was just going to give me a random haircut without consulting me. To guide him, I said I wanted a fade on the sides and to leave it nice and long on top so I could style it. He responded with “regular haircut, got it” and began cutting.Khoi did not give me what I wanted, it’s much shorter on top than what I asked for. He was extremely cavalier when cutting and did not once ask for my input, which I’ve never had a barber do before. I could get this haircut at any other barbershop for $15, but I went to this barbershop and inexplicably paid $50.

First time using them, first time review. Had some work done in my house and decided to go get a hair cut. Just moved to the neighborhood and all i rely on are reviews for now. The vibe, overall service is good, pricing is good as well. Nothing much to complain about, will definitely use them again.

If you’re looking for a top-notch cut or shave, I wouldn’t hesitate to send anyone to Julian and his team at Signature Cuts & Shaves. As a customer of two years, I always leave the shop feeling fresh and confident. Julian, the shop’s frontman, is a very talented barber in his own right and despite the fact that the shop is almost always busy, he is very thorough, giving each and every one of his customers the star treatment. I highly recommend Julian as well as Andy, who also gives a great cut. I can’t say enough about the openness and inclusiveness of the shop and the barbers who cater to a highly diverse clientele that is truly representative of the entire DC community.

They will fix you up right....now you starting at 40 a cut, but you get what you pay for. They keep you looking fresh and the place is clean. If youre new to the city.....come here first

Barbers are great. Sad however to see this response I got to some feedback I gave them after my last appointment, (especially when I was going out of my way for about a year to get my haircut at this barber shop to begin with):“Really bummed to see the price increase. I only kept coming back for the quality of service even though the price was a bit high. 50 dollars is too much for a simple haircut, and I refuse to tip anything less than 20%. Really sad to say, but I wont be able to afford coming back twice a month.”“Sorry to hear this, but we are still relatively low on price for a professional hair cut in DC. Hopefully you will realize that after trying other places and see that it’s worth the price. Thanks”Plenty other locations in NW DC provide the same quality haircut for $20.

I got a cut from Jamal today and he did an amazing job. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommend this place, and Jamal, if you want the job done right.

I walked in late on a Friday night after work to get a fresh cut for the weekend. This place is now going to become my official barbershop. My barber Jon is one of the best barbers to ever cut my hair and left me feeling like a million bucks. Even got checked out by a cute girl on the way home. If you’re looking for a new barber shop definitely check this place out. All the barbers here work magic on clients from all different backgrounds and everyone leaves here with a smile and a fresh new look. Thank you guys will be back soon!

The barber shop is nice and has a lot of potential. The problem is I dont think you get what you pay for. I paid 40$ for a cut my regular barber does for 20 and the service wasnt any better. The barbers dont seem confident in thier work. It feels like a high end salon for men. The establishment is great but the Barbers need to step up the game. Be more engaging or at least perfect your craft. Your work is all about energy and the energy there was dull. I hope they brighten up and tighten up the flow in that place. Its in a great spot I know rent is high but the money was not worth the cut I got.

Just found a place that I will be using from now on. Was going to wise owl, but with my schedule I need a place i can make an appointment. Julian did a cut and beard trim on me.The result was amazing. He trimmed my beard perfect. The haircut, just as great! The shop has a good feeling to it, nice and relaxed. Good music and Sports center on the tvs. I will be coming here until I decide to move from DC. Thanks again for the great cut and trim!

Ive been receiving a signature look from Julian for a year now, since they opened in 2016. Julian never fails, and gives me an excellent and consistent cut every single time . I get the executive cut every two weeks which includes a wash/shampoo, facial, trim, plus styling which is all worth it. This is not your everyday barbershop, the staff and owner Julian make ALL people feel welcomed so you can be yourself. Several barbers/stylist work here, and Ive seen most of them work while I was in the chair, anyone you get, youll receive quality cuts across the board!

The barbers here cant even manage to do a decent fade. Seriously disappointed for the price. You’d think that for 50 dollars (the lowest price for a cut) you’d be able to do a decent fade.

I googled Best fades in Northern VA as I just moved here from NY. I went to the shop (even though its not in VA) and received a perfect haircut from Julian. The shop is nice and all of the barbers were friendly. I would definitely recommend Signature.

I was in from out of town for a wedding a needed a last minute trim for my beard. I sat down with Julian and he knew exactly what I wanted within about 2 minutes of seeing me. Definitely happy with the results and would be here regularly if DC was home.

Nice place, good vibe from the whole crew. I had a nice artistic shave from Greg, definitely coming back again!

SIGNATURE CUTS AND SHAVES GETS IT RIGHT! The decor and atmosphere of this barbershop Embarrasses the Rich Heritage of DC’s Shaw Neighborhood, while capturing the Vibe and Energy of the New U Street Corridor. I am so impressed with the talent, led by Master Barber and Owner, Julian, that I have welcomed them as the preferred Barbers of The Ellington Apartments.If you are looking for Exceptional Customer Service, you’ll find it at Signature Cuts And Shaves.

Ive been going to Julian at Signature Cuts and Shaves since they opened about 6 months ago and I wouldnt go anywhere else. Im admittedly quite particular about my hair but theyve completely impressed me with their skill and knowledge, the fact that they really take their time and listen to what you want, and that overall theyre great guys and make the whole experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend Signature Cuts and Shaves to any discerning customer

Have had three haircuts here now. The place is affordable and the barbers knowledgeable. Is it the absolute best haircut ever? No. but with every other shop in DC charging $45-95 for a mens haircut of the same quality, I go back here.

Fantastic barber shop. They treat their clients like family and is a relaxed atmosphere.

Awesome shop. Everyone is friendly and attentive - great cuts at a reasonable price. Definitely will be coming back.

I love the professional demeanor customer service and the shop is nice and clean, just like the cuts. Did i say they have a ice cold and free Stella draft beer on tap for you!Love this place!

Great Experience, The owner is one of a kind!

Worst haircut Ive ever had. Just terrible. Way too expensive ($50+), amatuer barber whose hand shook the entire time. Uneven throughout, couldnt use the razor for hair in back of neck so only did one side. Now have to go pay someone else to fix it.

All of the barbers know what theyre doing! The prices may be a bit higher than Im used to, but I will definitely be coming back because the shop is great every time I go

Awesome haircut by Jamal. I will be back for my next. Give this place a try.

Greg/G the barber is great, cool atmosphere, & the eye candy walking around uptown is always a +

Very good experience. The shop was clean, the vibe was relaxed. The barber was definitely on point. Highly recommended!

Atrocious customer service. Do not consider stepping foot in this establishment.My barber Julian did not show for my confirmed appointment for my brother’s wedding.The ‘receptionist’ let me know that he would not be coming in for the day 15 minutes after she said ‘he is finishing up and will be with me shortly’Twenty minutes pass as I learn the guy isn’t in the building and watch walk-in patrons rip cuts before me after the full explanation.The lack of standard business competence is shocking.

Good experience, thank you Rick!

Worst cut and shave I have ever paid for.Gerric did the deed. Apparently he comes from a family of barbers.If this is true I can only assume he botched my hair and beard on purpose.I had a decent moustache with long handlebars, Gerric said he did not want to touch it after he had chopped one side off!!!!My beard was completely uneven with one side hacked off unevenly and the other side with lots of long Tufts of hair left in-between short patches.Honestly the worst barber work I have ever paid for.Avoid at all costs.

New to DC, looking for a skilled barber. Julian really did a good job. I would definitely come back to him next time.

$50 for the haircut you get it’s not worthy! They are quick charging you the full “signature cut” but they don’t give you the full service. Bruh!!!???? Stay away!!!

Its great having a neighborhood barbershop that delivers a super fresh cut at an affordable price.Julian and his team are skilled, personable, and willing to go above and beyond to get exactly what youre looking for.I have some anxiety trying to explain what I want to a barber because Im not one, but Julian and Andy C (my usual go-tos) always listen and provide honest feedback about what will or wont work for my hairstyle.I do wish they sold a few more products than just American Crew brand, such as Baxter of California and Malin+Goetz.This is a black-owned business in the middle of an increasingly gentrified neighborhood. Support these guys 💯 DC!

Came from out of town for my engagement and needed a shape up and beard line up badly. Googled babrbers in DC and this place was the first one and looked reputable. So I decided to give it a try. My babrber was very nice but did not give me a straight razor line up for beard and sides of the forehead. No hot towel treatment, no shampoo and no razor neck edge up, no face massage with the hot face towel. His clippers were not the precision clippers Im used to so I went with it. My neck line was uneven and the haircut was decent. At the time of payment, im thinking ok $40 maybe $50 tops, the lady says $75 bucks. Shockingly I paid without questioning her. Im from NY where barbers give way more sharper cuts and you leave the establishment feeling smooth and clean and crisp. In my case I felt like a pig with lipstick. I wouldnt recommend this place unless you want to waste your money. For $75 bucks I should have gotten a massage and maybe a manicure along with my haircut. Freindly staff but not worth it. Save your money and go to the barber next door.

High price. Average cut. Great customer service.

I have been going to this place for like two years now. Pros: so easy to make an appointment, you can walk in without one and be sure to still get a haircut, and the price is quite okay. I can’t think of a con.

Make an appointment online. Simple, straight forward. Sweet cut too. Kinda pricey but worth the cut

Lee doesnt pay attention to instructions or detail. Was about ready to walk out in the middle of a haircut

After having the latest of a recent series of bad experiences with a hair appointment, Julian saved me from being a hermit for the next 2-3 months. See, before I showed up at the Signature shop I felt uneasy about what I couldnt see had just happened to my head at the other salon. I had thought, maybe it was just my head or just my hair, insecurities a plenty. Alas, it was neither. Clearly I was in need of some life saving class to avoid any further ridicule. I appreciated the sympathy and the kindness of wanting to help a fella out with a bad look and being able to fit me in to the schedule. Definitely will be going back.

I was in need of a good beard trim and shape up after No Shave November. Julian took good care of me and I will be back when I start to look like a mountain man again.

Julian is the best in DC. Signature Shaves and Cuts is a great experience. Everything youd want in a barber shop.

Tina did a great job. Love the headlamp! Good vibe in the shop and free beer!

I went to Julian one night for a haircut and he was very cordial. He asked me questions about where I was from and my profession. Yes it seemed very innocent on the surfaces at first. However, there was a slight inclination that I was being judged based on these answers. I felt as if I was being interviewed to be a customer there. There is no secret his clientele is mostly caucasion so I know he is more comfortable with that demographic. Being an African American I felt unwelcomled in his shop. Sad to see a black owned business being coductes in such a manner. Moreover, the prices are exstortionately high for quality that is not above average. I never write reviews because it not my thing but felt very strongly about this experience. Ultimately, I said maybe it was just a bad first impression so I called back for an appointment. Julian picked up and was very reluctant to cut my hair and referred me to someone else. Though this may be coincidence there is a lot of correlation.

$72 for a haircut and a beard trim. Dont come here unless youre ready to pay way too much for a basic cut .

Went out of their way to take me in last minute then took their time to do a great job. Highly recommend!

TLDR - stay away from Gerric - for just a clean up I walked away with an entirely different hair cut, sloppy cut, razor burn marks on my face. The most expensive and worst hair cut Ive ever had.Im picky about my hair, but never picky enough to leave bad reviews on first time visits to a new barber, I understand it takes a few visits to get it right. But when youre paying $75+ after tip, I think you should at least come close, or walk away feeling like the next visit will be the one. This guy fell completely short of any standard this place would hope to have.Today I had a clean up and beard trim with Gerric. I received the most expensive, worst cut Ive ever. Gerric used a straight razor to edge around my face, he missed all kinds of hairs, worst edging job, but worse than that, I have razor burn marks where he went too deep around my face. It looks like Ive been in a fight almost. Im glad I dont have any professional meetings lined up for a few days...Gerric was very difficult to communicate with, he was chewing on what looked like a bully stick, dog chew, the entire time. He seemed confused when I told him I wanted to keep the top long but just clean up the tips, and take the back around the crown slightly shorter. He became really frustrated when I didnt want him to wet my hair down with a spray bottle - He ultimately gave me a high fade that went beyond the sides of my head, all the way up past my crown.I cant speak for the other barbers, but Gerric does not provide the level of service to justify the price points at this barbershop. Save your wallet and your face, find someone else or somewhere else.

Haircuts are always pretty decent, but dont expect to actually get your haircut for when you schedule it.

First haircut in Washington DC and it was the best haircut of my life. Made and appointment the day before with the owner Julian and the next day I came in and made me feel very welcome when I came in along with the other barbers. Waited a little bit to get started but I didnt mind because Julian gave me a great fade, shaped me up, washed my hair with a hot towel, and styled it up. Best Haircut ive ever had...and I got 20% off for my first visit. Great owner, great barbers, and a great shop. I will definetly be back.

Gerric gave me an amazing cut. Great experience!

I like the place and Julian always does a good job when he cuts my hair. But some of the other stylists are not always that great; had a cut last night which wasnt the best. My fault for not phoning ahead and making an appointment with Julian.

This barbershop is honestly mediocre. The head barber Julius makes it seem like he knows how to cut and messed up my hairline during a simple shape up. I wouldnt even recommend him to cut someone i don’t like.

Nice shop. Nice haircut. Thoroughly satisfied.

New barbershop in Shaw. Great group of barbers, who do very clean work, at the right price 👌🏻

Nice and cut and awesome hours!

BARBER in Custody for RapingYoung Female Howard university students,Police are asking Women to come forward and Contact PG & DC POLICE.

Front desk wouldn’t let me see who I made an appointment with despite him being present and with an open seat, even though I arrived early for my appointment. The person they insisted I see instead is not able to cut hair.

A little pricey but they give really good hair cuts and never rush.

Great service, friendly barbers, prices are more than a typical barber shop

Always a great cut and the staff is awesome. An exec cut is 40 bucks.

Great haircuts and service. Professional and friendly team.

Been doing better with girls since coming here

Best Shop in the city, and they take appointments!!

Waited for almost 40 minutes and no one told me what the wait time would be or even acknowledged me. It wasn’t even that crowded.

Shame, you never know whos standing behind you....Praying for them all.

Great place for a beard trim

Great haircuts good people also

Gotta get cut by Julian he’s the the best!

Too expensive

Ask for Gregory, hes got you covered!

Very professional setting not your average barbershop on U Street. Hands down!!

Best customer experience ever